Reviewed by Hazel Edwards
Stunning illustrations with joyous detail abound in
this book, but also shown is the serious eco-issue of how if the bees lose
their home, we all lose our food because they can no longer pollinate. What
makes this picture book special is the touches of satire in the wonderful
friendship between the Queen Bee with attitude and the Royal Queen who just
might be modelled upon an existing royal Elizabeth. And there's a Prince
Charles like-alike wandering in the garden page.
Features of this book are unusual perspectives and
detailed end-papers which indicate a well produced picture book. But the
scientific details are also accurate because Felicity Marshall is a bee-keeper
as well as a producer of fine honey and stories.
My 7-year-old grandson's favourite page is the Queen
with all the Flower Power protest badges and the Buzz Radio news. My favourite
illustration was the exquisitely flowered teapot for toast and honey afternoon
tea.
Reads well aloud for generations to share and useful
educationally for schools. Highly recommended
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